King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and proclaiming the glad tidings of the kingdom of God : and the twelve were with him,

KJVu: 1 It came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God ; and the 12 were with him,

Notes: "Tidings" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2097 with a Strong’s definition of "declare, bring good tidings, preach the gospel. -|- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel — declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)."

KJV:   2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities , Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

KJVu: 2 and certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities : Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

KJV:   2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities , Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

KJVu: 2 and certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities : Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

KJV:   3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

KJVu: 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him from their substance.

KJV:   4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable :

KJVu: 4 When many people had gathered together, and came to him from every city, he spoke by a parable ,

KJV:   5 A sower went out to sow his seed : and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

KJVu: 5 "A sower went out to sow his seed . As he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

Notes: "Trodden Down" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2662 with a Strong’s definition of "trample, tread (down, underfoot)."

KJV:   6 And some fell upon a rock ; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

KJVu: 6 And some fell on a rock , and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

KJV:   7 And some fell among thorns ; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

KJVu: 7 Some fell among thorns , and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

KJV:   8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

KJVu: 8 And others fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bore fruit a hundredfold. " When he had said these things, he cried, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear. "

KJV:   9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

KJVu: 9 Then his disciples asked him, saying, "What does this parable mean?"

KJV:   10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God : but to others in parables ; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

KJVu: 10 And he said, "To YOU it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God , but to others they are in parables , so that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

KJV:   11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

KJVu: 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

KJV:   12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

KJVu: 12 Those by the wayside are those who hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

KJV:   13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

KJVu: 13 Those on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away.

KJV:   14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

KJVu: 14 And those who fell among thorns are those when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

Notes: "Perfection" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5052 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "produce maturity, bring fruit to perfection. -|- From a compound of telos and phero; to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. To ripen fruit (figuratively) — bring fruit to perfection."

KJV:   15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

KJVu: 15 But those that fell on the good ground are those who, in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

KJV:   16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed ; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

KJVu: 16 No man, when he has lit a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed , but sets it on a candlestick, that those who enter in may see the light.

KJV:   17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

KJVu: 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made known; nor anything hid, that shall not be known and come come to light.

Notes:
- "Manifest" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5318 with a Strong’s definition of "abroad, + appear, known, manifest, open (+ -ly), outward (+ -ly)."
- "Abroad" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5318 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "to come to light, come to open view, Mark 4:22; Luke 8:17."

KJV:   18 Take heed therefore how ye hear : for whosoever hath, to him shall be given ; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

KJVu: 18 Therefore, take heed how YOU hear ; for whoever has, to him shall be given , and whoever does not have, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have. "

KJV:   19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

KJVu: 19 Then his mother and his brothers came to him, and could not reach him because of the crowd.

Notes:

KJV:   20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

KJVu: 20 And it was told to him by someone who said, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you."

KJV:   21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

KJVu: 21 But he answered and said to them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it. "

KJV:   22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples : and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.

KJVu: 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples , and he said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake. " So they set sail.

Notes: "Launched Forth" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G321 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "Navigators are κατ' ἐξοχήν said ἀνάγεσθαι (passive (or middle)) when they launch out, set sail, put to sea (so ἀναγωγή in Justin Martyr, dialog contra Trypho."

KJV:   23 But as they sailed he fell asleep : and there came down a storm of wind on the lake ; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

KJVu: 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep , and a wind storm came down on the lake , and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.

KJV:   24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water : and they ceased, and there was a calm.

KJVu: 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, "Master, master, we are perishing." Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water ; and they ceased, and there was a calm.

KJV:   25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

KJVu: 25 He said to them, "Where is YOUR faith? " And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, "What manner of man is this! For he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him. "

KJV:   26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.

KJVu: 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.